Crime Rate in Weston-super-Mare Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Weston-super-Mare Central

The total recorded crimes in Weston-super-Mare Central, North Somerset, UK in July 2025 are around 266 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Weston-super-Mare Central crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Weston-super-Mare Central, encompassing approximately 43,592 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (-18.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-4.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
Weston-super-Mare Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 36
  • Alexandra Parade with total crimes: 22
  • Salisbury Terrace with total crimes: 14

How safe is Weston-super-Mare Central?

To understand the safety of Weston-super-Mare Central, we need to analyze Weston-super-Mare Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Somerset:

    • In 2024, Weston-super-Mare Central reported a higher crime volume than the North Somerset average, with 3,797 crimes compared to 676. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Central witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

    • In 2023, Weston-super-Mare Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Somerset average, with 3,494 crimes compared to 541. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Weston-super-Mare Central witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 34 other areas in the North Somerset.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Somerset, Weston-super-Mare Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Weston-super-Mare Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Weston-super-Mare Central has recorded 266 crimes with crime rate of 6.10 ranking 1th out of 34 in the North Somerset, UK

In 2024, the total Weston-super-Mare Central crimes were 3,797. The crime rate of Weston-super-Mare Central in 2024 was 87.10 (year) or 7.26 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the North Somerset.

In 2023, the total crimes in Weston-super-Mare Central were around 3,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.15 (year) or 6.68 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the North Somerset.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Central)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Central)CrimesRank (Weston-super-Mare Central)
Weston-super-Mare South168 22,229 21,942 2
Weston-super-Mare Winterstoke115 31,658 31,011 3
Wrington84 71,028 71,008 4
Weston-super-Mare Hillside114 41,361 41,005 5
Weston-super-Mare South Worle82 81,168 5986 6
Banwell & Winscombe95 5647 10440 13
Long Ashton50 111,047 6789 8
Weston-super-Mare Milton93 6944 8873 7
Yatton53 9806 9554 9
Weston-super-Mare Kewstoke37 17621 13507 10
Portishead North50 10533 16420 14
Portishead West49 12626 12476 11
Weston-super-Mare Uphill36 18632 11418 15
Portishead East40 15562 15459 12
Hutton & Locking45 13588 14239 24
Pill41 14494 18365 18
Winford29 22429 19397 16
Wick St Lawrence & St Georges37 16368 20317 19
Weston-super-Mare North Worle30 21505 17393 17
Clevedon South31 19290 25133 34
Weston-super-Mare Mid Worle25 24296 24308 20
Blagdon & Churchill31 20317 22274 22
Clevedon East14 31316 23284 21
Clevedon West29 23324 21265 23
Clevedon Yeo23 27258 26220 25
Nailsea Golden Valley24 25204 31143 32
Nailsea West End17 29258 27194 26
Congresbury & Puxton23 26256 28185 27
Nailsea Yeo15 30249 30168 28
Gordano Valley17 28255 29147 30
Backwell8 34195 32160 29
Clevedon Walton9 33136 34145 31
Portishead South11 32187 33141 33
Nailsea Youngwood6 3575 3577 35

Weston-super-Mare Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 104 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (127 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (141 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (107 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (63 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (96 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (81 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (125 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 2025127
May 2025141
April 2025100
March 2025107
February 2025109
January 202596
December 202484
November 2024110
October 2024106
September 2024125
August 2024125

A total of 216 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202514
May 202510
April 202521
March 202517
February 202527
January 202516
December 20249
November 202422
October 202412
September 202422
August 202420

A total of 465 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202530
May 202550
April 202533
March 202563
February 202529
January 202529
December 202439
November 202437
October 202444
September 202445
August 202434

A total of 223 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202526
May 202521
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 202515
December 202420
November 202412
October 202421
September 202419
August 202426

A total of 469 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202541
May 202543
April 202524
March 202534
February 202527
January 202534
December 202431
November 202423
October 202457
September 202481
August 202456

A total of 88 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 202510
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202510
April 20254
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202543
May 202540
April 202548
March 202537
February 202535
January 202531
December 202427
November 202420
October 202429
September 202446
August 202439

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 202411
October 20243
August 20243

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 102 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20251
April 20257
March 20257
February 202514
January 202513
December 202410
November 202411
October 20247
September 202412
August 202415

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Weston-super-Mare Central in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Weston-super-Mare Central postcode area is presented below.

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences13
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Public order2
Other theft1
2. Alexandra Parade (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft4
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
3. Salisbury Terrace (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Palmer Row (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Public order2
5. South Parade (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Richmond Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. York Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Alfred Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Camden Terrace (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
10. King'S Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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